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It turns out, the two go together like cake and candles. There are a bunch of restaurants, bars and attractions around Dubai that want to treat you on your birthday, with great discounts and deals… and even freebies.
Some require a little planning in advance – you might have to register your details beforehand. With others, you simply have to rock up on your big day with proof of your date of birth.
Italian Venetian restaurant, All’onda at Emerald Palace Kempinski, is offering a complimentary brunch to anyone celebrating their birthday. The newly launched Casanova party brunch includes a six-course sharing menu. To make use of the offer you must present a valid ID and your birthday should be within seven days of the brunch date.
All’onda, Emerald Palace Kempinski, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 1pm to 5pm, Fridays. Tel: (04) 248 8870. allondadxb.com
Celebrate your birthday or any special occasion and the team at Asia de Cuba and Bar Rumba will make it special with cake, sparklers brought to the table and more.
Asia de Cuba, Westin Mina Seyahi, Dubai Marina, 7.45pm to 11pm, Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, 7.45pm to 1am, Tues and Fri. Tel: (04) 511 7333. asiadecuba.com/dubai
Register your date of birth on the Aquaventure website and you’ll get a free day pass to this epic waterpark, to be used within a week of your birthday.
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, 10am to 6.30pm. Tel: (04) 426 0000. atlantisthepalm.com
Let the reservations team know it’s your birthday, and you’ll get a free dessert with a sparkle and a singalong.
Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, 8pm to 2am. Tel: (04) 354 5035. More info on website
Miss Tess/Treehouse’s epic party brunch, Hidden, celebrates birthdays in a big way, with multiple cakes, sparklers and treats being given out every week. Make sure to let them know if you’re celebrating and they’ll include you when it’s time to sing.
Hidden, Treehouse, Taj Dubai, Business Bay, 1pm to 4pm, Fridays. Tel: (058) 827 2763. hiddenbrunch.com
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Let the team at Marina Social know it’s your birthday when making your reservation, and you’ll get a cake and a birthday card.
InterContinental Dubai Marina, 7pm to midnight. Tel: (04) 446 6664. marinasocialdubai.com
Sign up for the Paul mobile app and take a valid ID with proof of your date of birth to any Paul outlet, and you’ll receive a free cake from the French patisserie.
Several Dubai outlets. facebook.com
You’ll get a free chocolate fondant, complete with celebratory sparklers, when you spend your birthday at this JBR hotspot – just present a valid photo ID containing your date of birth.
DoubleTree by Hilton, JBR, 6pm to 2am. Tel: (04) 559 5300. ramusake.ae
Join this British gastropub’s birthday club, and you’ll get a free dessert. If you’re in a group of eight or more, you’ll also get a free jug of Pimms. Sign up here.
The Lakes, Dubai, 8am to midnight. Tel: (04) 454 2638. reformsocialgrill.ae
Celebrate your birthday with at least five friends at this hip JBR hangout and you’ll get a free bottle of bubbly to share – plus, the birthday boy/girl will get a free main course dish.
JA Ocean View Hotel, JBR, noon to 3am. Tel: (050) 345 6067. tribeca.ae
During the month of your birthday you can enjoy the Urban Picnic brunch at Vida Downtown with up to nine of your friends, and redeem 50 per cent off the total bill. All you need is a valid ID. The birthday brunch offer is valid every Friday until May 3 2019 with the exception of April 19, which is their Easter brunch.
3in1, Vida Downtown, Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, 1pm to 5pm, Fridays. Tel: (04) 888 3444. bit.ly/urbanpicnicatVida
Bring three or more people with you to Wild Wadi on the month of your birthday and your entrance ticket will be complimentary. Make sure to bring a valid ID with you and avoid public holidays when the offer is invalid.
Wild Wadi, next to Burj al Arab, Jumeirah, Dubai, 10am to 6pm, daily. Tel: (04) 348 4444. jumeirah.com
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It is impossible to know whether this post at Al-Emirati.com on the victims of the recent Air India disaster is intended to be some appalling attempt at humour or satire, but by every single measure it is absolutely beyond the pale:
Not really. Not only do I not care if the victims "rest in peace" but it seems to me that they are, rather, resting in pieces!
I am of course talking about flight IX 812 from Dubai to Balglapour (or some other hell hole, they're all the same) that recently crashed (click here)
I know I know. Mean, blah blah. The way I see it is as follows. The UAE is (about) 50% Indians, Something that I, and 90% of all other Emaratis see as a bad thing.
This plane, carrying Indians who live and work here, means that 160 indians that clog up the roads, cause accidents, fail code inspections at Indian restaurants, speak like this guy, and are a general drag on the security of the UAE, wont be coming back. That is a very GOOD thing!
I can only pray that this happens every week!
Sadly, we'll probably have 160 new VISAs for 160 new Indians issued in 3 hours... And the authority in charge of this will flaunt that, as if it's a good thing.
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It is impossible to know whether this post at Al-Emirati.com on the victims of the recent Air India disaster is intended to be some appalling attempt at humour or satire, but by every single measure it is absolutely beyond the pale:
Not really. Not only do I not care if the victims "rest in peace" but it seems to me that they are, rather, resting in pieces!
I am of course talking about flight IX 812 from Dubai to Balglapour (or some other hell hole, they're all the same) that recently crashed (click here)
I know I know. Mean, blah blah. The way I see it is as follows. The UAE is (about) 50% Indians, Something that I, and 90% of all other Emaratis see as a bad thing.
This plane, carrying Indians who live and work here, means that 160 indians that clog up the roads, cause accidents, fail code inspections at Indian restaurants, speak like this guy, and are a general drag on the security of the UAE, wont be coming back. That is a very GOOD thing!
I can only pray that this happens every week!
Sadly, we'll probably have 160 new VISAs for 160 new Indians issued in 3 hours... And the authority in charge of this will flaunt that, as if it's a good thing.
Emirates has launched a pan-African brand advertising campaign that celebrates the talent and achievements of young More...
The opinion of local Dubai people - the native Emiratis - on Dubai's rapid growth is scarce compared to expat opinion. Partly it's a language issue, many of them probably express themselves more in Arabic than in English. It may be cultural in that they don't like to speak out. But one Emirati shares their view here:
A lot of us Emiratis feel this downturn is exactly what we have needed. The chance to finally slow down and see things as they are without the stink of greed distorting everything. To finally concentrate our efforts where it counts such as improving our schools and colleges, completing the metro, building a stable civil society, and a sustainable economy.
Here are the negatives that I feel the boom brought:
Pollution: I remember when one could see the Trade Centre as a little dot on the horizon when travelling from AbuDhabi to Dubai. Something no longer possible with the haze we have now
Prostitution: Before the boom, people would travel to South East Asia to get their sin fix and bring back AIDS. The only difference being the prostitutes are here, and all the nefarious enablers that goes with it. A great shame
Greed: Not an expat only phenomenon. It's weird when the only things some members of the family would talk about is money, money, money. This flaunting of wealth was once considered unseemly by most Emiratis.
Here are the positives of the boom:
Coverage: Dubai in the international media made us see ourselves from the point of view of others, and what was written usually contradicted our own self image
Culture Change: The boom added a measure of optimism to the somewhat pessimistic culture that is part of our birthright. Emiratis are working in sectors of the economy that before would have been considered beneath them.
Greater Efficiency and transparency in government: Yes, these are halting steps forward. I remember the hair pulling experiences I have had with Dubai government 5 years ago and how much more modern it is.
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If you’re planning on filling up at the pump over the next few days you might want to do it fast, as UAE petrol prices are set to increase significantly in April 2019.
In April, drivers can expect to pay Dhs2.23 per litre for Super 98, up from Dhs2.04 in March. Special 95 will cost Dhs2.11 per litre, an increase of 19 fils from Dhs1.92 last month. Diesel will also be more expensive this month than last, priced at Dhs2.49 per litre for April – that’s an increase of 8 fils.
The fuel ⛽ prices for the month of April as announced by the #UAE Fuel Price Committee are out, check them below. #InspiringEnergy pic.twitter.com/g06yxKhXez
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All prices include the VAT rate of 5 per cent.
The UAE’s Ministry of Energy first began setting fuel prices based on average global prices in August 2015. Before that, the price of petrol in the UAE was subsidised by the government, which shielded consumers from global fluctuations in the cost of petrol.
January: Dhs2
February: Dhs1.95
March: Dhs2.04
April: Dhs2.23
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